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White-throated Sparrow
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White-throated Sparrow

by Charles Gangas

Gallery: AvianPosted May 28, 2012142 views8 comments
Not an uncommon bird for sure, but as I was awaiting the arrival of any warblers in the area, this bird was singing his heart out in the forest.

Quite a performance.


D3s
500mm f/4 VR-II
TC-14E II
1/1000s @ f/7.1
ISO 1000
-2/3EV
Matrix Metered
Gitzo w/ Wimberley II

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on May 28, 2012 at 12:48 PM
Nice singing pose. I like the pine buds, too. Sharon
Registered on November 1, 2003, 392 Posts, 4810 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Ditch on May 28, 2012 at 12:50 PM
Nice bird and composition. Looks good for ISO 1000. Looks a little soft on the head, though, with the focus better on the branch in front of the sparrow.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments
Comment posted by Barbara Graham on May 28, 2012 at 1:47 PM
I love this setting and the light and colors, and the singing pose. Lovely image.
Registered on July 27, 2010, 1310 Posts, 5035 Comments
Comment posted by Robert Bunch on May 28, 2012 at 3:14 PM
Very good shot. Nice even, soft light and I like the open beaked singing pose and the green piney perch is super. It does look a touch OOF on the head and eyes. Maybe a little sharpening would help.
Registered on May 18, 2004, 124 Posts, 2503 Comments
Comment posted by Verdon on May 28, 2012 at 5:13 PM
sweet shot, love the greens around, good job! :wavey:
Registered on June 10, 2011, 147 Posts, 1444 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on May 28, 2012 at 7:57 PM
This is really good Charles, I'd be proud to call it mine.
I especially like the setting and terrific singin' pose! :toast: :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by Ray Whitt on May 28, 2012 at 11:35 PM
Another wonderful setting, the calling bird is great.

Ray
Registered on May 27, 2011, 92 Posts, 2619 Comments
Comment posted by Graham Brown on May 30, 2012 at 4:17 AM
Love the rich natural habitat and I think you have got the crop just right. Graham
Registered on November 20, 2007, 275 Posts, 1365 Comments